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Pink Icing® Blueberry Bush

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Pink Icing'

  • Pink Icing® Blueberry Emerges with Stunning Pink Spring Foliage, Then Shifts to Iridescent Turquoise in Fall
  • Heat Tolerant: Thrives in Zones 5-10
  • Showy White Blooms From Early Spring to Late Spring
  • Top Pick for Hedge or Mass Planting
  • Pollinator-Friendly - Attracts Bees and Butterflies
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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: Plant your Pink Icing® Blueberry in a spot that receives at least 6 hours of full sun daily. While it can tolerate a bit of partial shade, full sun ensures the sweetest berries and the most vibrant foliage color, especially that stunning pink new growth.
  • Soil: Blueberries need acidic soil with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5 to thrive. If you have heavy clay or sandy soil, amend it generously with peat moss or pine bark to improve acidity and drainage, or simply grow this compact variety in a container with an acidic potting mix.

Watering Requirements

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy, especially during the first year while the roots establish. Once established, they have moderate water needs, but consistent watering is crucial for plump, juicy berries; irregular watering can lead to small or shriveled fruit.

Pruning Tips

Pruning is rarely needed for this dwarf variety, but if necessary, do it in late winter while the plant is dormant. Remove any dead or crossing branches to improve airflow and shape, which helps keep the plant healthy and productive for the coming season.

Fertilizer Needs

Feed your blueberry bush in early spring with an acid-loving fertilizer (like those for rhododendrons or azaleas) just as new growth begins. Avoid using fertilizers containing nitrates or chlorides, as blueberries are sensitive to them, and stop feeding by late summer to let the plant harden off for winter.

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Description

Breathtaking Bushel and Berry® Pink Icing® Blueberry Bush

  • Northern Highbush
  • Mid-Season
  • Excellent Fruit is Juicy, Firm and Flavorful
  • Gorgeous Spring Foliage Emerges Pink
  • Lovely, Bell-Shaped White Blooms in Summer
  • Leaves Deepen to Blue-Green Summer Color
  • Iridescent Turquoise Blue Fall Color
  • Ornamental Edible
  • Compact, Semi-Evergreen Plant
  • Self-Pollinating, but You’ll Get Larger Crops with Two Plants
  • Incredible Gift Plant or Patio Plant
  • Looks Great as a Hedge or Mass Planting

You’ll find plenty of places around your landscape for one of the most exciting Blueberry varieties on the market. With ornamental foliage and luscious fruit, Pink Icing® Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum 'ZF06-079' PP #23,336) looks incredible in all seasons.

In warm climates, this semi-evergreen will keep its blue-green foliage on over the winter. But you’ll want to take note in early spring. The newest growth is a sweet shade of pink!

Pink Icing delivers a gorgeous foliage display through the whole growing season. Add snow-white, bell-shaped flowers in late spring, followed by yummy blueberries mid-season? No wonder this plant sells out as soon as it hits the website.

Pink Icing is a compact variety of Northern Highbush. Pair it with early season Duke, and late season Elliott to extend your berry season. While this is a self-pollinating variety, blueberries will produce a more abundant fruit set with a partner. Add a pretty Peach Sorbet® Blueberry for a great look.

Don’t have room? No problem. Pink Icing is a self-pollinating variety, so you only need one plant.

Part of the esteemed Bushel and Berry® collection, Pink Icing is one of the hottest “edible ornamental” available. It is perhaps the perfect “Thriller” for container gardening. It grows into a nice, mounded shape.

In late fall, the leaves brighten into a fantastic turquoise fall color display. The vivid fall leaves almost glow! You’ve got to see it to believe it.

If Pink Icing Blueberries are in stock on the site, snap them up! Don’t wait, or we’ll sell out of our limited supply. No wonder, these plants are amazing!

#ProPlantTips for Care

If Rhododendrons grow in the wild where you live, chances are good you have acidic soil. That’s a good thing when you are trying to grow Blueberries.

These special plants require acidic, well-drained soil with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5 to do well. Test your soil with an inexpensive soil tester to get a read on your native soil.

If your soil is alkaline, you can amend a wide planting hole with acidifying Sulphur, Peat Moss and 25% Pathway Bark. Or, you can easily grow Pink Icing Blueberry in an exterior garden container using Dr. Earth Acid Lovers Organic and Natural Planting Mix. Fertilize with Dr. Earth Acid Lovers Organic and Natural Premium Fertilizer acidic fertilizer according to the directions on the label.

Oftentimes, city water can be quite alkaline. If you have a Rain Barrel, use neutral pH rainwater to water your blueberries.

Use a 20” decorative patio pot to allow enough room for the root systems to flourish, even as a mature shrub. Place them on your deck, patio, balcony or porch. Use two as “Thrillers”, flanking either side of your doorway.

A long row of Pink Icing Blueberries make a wonderful low hedge, or edging for a mixed shrub border. Plant them 3 feet apart on center. You’ll measure from the center of one to the center of the next.

Give them full sun in areas with mild summers. In hot summers, they’ll appreciate some afternoon shade.

Why not add a tremendous amount of curb appeal by planting Pink Icing in your east-facing foundation or patio plantings?

Edible landscaping is all the rage these days!

Plant them anywhere you want a hard-working accent. Just make sure you can easily reach all the way around your plants for harvest. You won’t want to miss a single berry!

Pink Icing can become a star in Kitchen Gardens, and Children’s Gardens, too. What a perfect way to show children where their food comes from!

You’ll appreciate the double-duty these lovely, small fruiting shrubs pull for you in your landscape. Take full advantage of your sunlight and grow your own, incredible, healthy blueberries.

Order Pink Icing Blueberries from the experts at Nature Hills today and start enjoying year-round color and beauty with stunning foliage colors. Enjoy growing your own robust-flavored berries!

Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions does the soil need to be for pink icing blueberries?

  • Pink Icing blueberries need acidic, well-draining soil with a pH between 4.5-5.5. As Northern Highbush varieties, they prefer consistently moist but not waterlogged conditions. Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter like peat moss or compost before planting.

How far should blueberry bushes be planted apart?

  • Plant blueberry bushes 4-6 feet apart for optimal air circulation and growth. Pink Icing's compact Northern Highbush habit allows for closer spacing in containers or hedge plantings. For best fruit production, pair with another variety like Duke or Elliott, available at naturehills.com.

What USDA hardiness zones can Pink Icing® Blueberry Bush survive in?

  • Pink Icing® Blueberry Bush thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4-8 as a Northern Highbush variety. In warmer zones within this range, it maintains its semi-evergreen foliage through winter. Plant in well-draining, acidic soil with consistent moisture for best results.

How often should I water my newly planted Pink Icing® Blueberry Bush?

  • Water newly planted Pink Icing® Blueberry bushes deeply 2-3 times per week for the first month. Blueberries need consistent moisture but well-draining soil to establish their shallow root system. Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 2 inches down.

Are Pink Icing® Blueberry bushes deer resistant?

  • Pink Icing® Blueberry bushes are not deer resistant, as deer typically browse on blueberry foliage and fruit. Consider protective netting or fencing around your plants during growing season. Shop deer deterrent options alongside your Pink Icing® at naturehills.com.

What kind of fertilizer should I use for Pink Icing® Blueberry Bush and how often?

  • Blueberries thrive with acidic fertilizer formulated specifically for acid-loving plants like azaleas and rhododendrons. Apply in early spring before new growth begins, then again in late spring after flowering. Use a slow-release granular fertilizer and follow package directions for application rates.

How to grow wild blueberries?

  • Pink Icing® is actually a cultivated Northern Highbush variety, not a wild blueberry. Wild blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium) are low-growing plants that spread naturally through underground rhizomes. For cultivated varieties like Pink Icing®, plant in acidic, well-draining soil with consistent moisture and morning sun.

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